ARTS & CULTURE ARTICLES
ARTS & CULTURE ARTICLES
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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: SIM
Sim, a second-year linguistics student and campus mailman, is a multi-talented artist with a passion for music, photography, and sewing. Drawing inspiration from faith, he integrates the Holy Spirit into his creative process, aiming to redefine modern worship music, capture emotions through photography, and craft high-quality clothing. With a vision to inspire and educate through his work, Sim embraces art as a meaningful collaboration between the physical and spiritual.
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Doomed By Blood: A Review Of Nosferatu (2024)
Nosferatu (2024) plunges into the depths of gothic horror, weaving a haunting tale of fate, desire, and sacrifice. Lily-Rose Depp’s Ellen Hutter is at the film’s heart, bound to Count Orlock (Bill Skarsgård) through dreams and doomed devotion. As Orlock’s plague descends upon Wisborg, Ellen alone holds the power to end him—at the cost of her own life. With chilling performances, striking visuals, and a grotesquely authentic take on vampirism, Robert Eggers delivers a mesmerizing retelling of the 1922 classic. Also, Willem Dafoe acts alongside 2,000 trained rats.
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The Death of Black Friday: A (Half-Off) Retrospective
Black Friday, once a chaotic and thrilling shopping event, has lost its former glory, with deep discounts replaced by minor price cuts and dwindling crowds. Economic factors like inflation, rising living costs, and corporate greed have contributed to its decline, making significant deals a rarity. As a result, the once-iconic shopping frenzy has faded into a shadow of its past, marking the death of Black Friday as we knew it.
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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT - SAM CAO
Samantha Cao brings an interesting perspective as a nursing student who is also passionate about art. She highlights the feeling of imposter syndrome arising from societal judgments that prioritise conformity over originality.
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David Cronenberg’s The Fly And The Monstrous Aging Process
Using The Fly as a lens, this article explores the monstrous realities of aging, confronting the inevitability of physical decay and the fear that comes with it.
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journeying in Relationship: A Conversation with Switameterlót
Switameterlót envisions reconciliation at TWU as a journey of mutual respect, where Stó:lõ and biblical teachings walk together. True reconciliation means understanding, not assimilation—honoring differences while recognizing each other as image-bearers of God.